San Marcos, California vs. Yuma, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yuma, Arizona is 41.1% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $17,664 in Yuma, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yuma, Arizona is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Yuma
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Yuma, AZ
Compared to San Marcos, Yuma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  53.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower